Presents concepts of personally tailored fitness programs for a wide variety of individuals, including those with common health challenges. Introduces basics of cardiorespiratory, metabolic, neuromuscular, environmental exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology in regard to safe exercise. Provides information on nutrition and weight loss, injury prevention, basic emergency procedures, legal issues, and professional responsibilities of fitness instructors and personal trainers. Registration Restrictions: Must be concurrently enrolled in PEP A117.

PEP A117 Techniques in Personal Training 2 Credits

Introduces the basics of client assessment, proper use of resistance and cardio equipment, teaching techniques and injury prevention. Examines a wide range of issues related to exerciser's varied needs. Presents techniques for exercise program planning, implementation and progression for general and special populations. Special Note: Designed for individuals interested in working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. Conducted in a lab setting for hands-on experience.

Explores the purpose and objectives of interscholastic athletics. Presents principles of coaching, including: common teaching and learning styles, scientific foundations of physical activity, season planning, and the development of a personal coaching philosophy. Also examines common sports safety issues as well as basic injury prevention and treatment. Reviews guidelines and requirements for Alaska high school coaches. Special Note: Successful completion results in eligibility for certification as a high school coach in Alaska.

PEP A161 Wilderness First Responder 4 Credits

Provides knowledge and skills necessary to administer emergency and medical care in non-urban environments. Covers basic anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of injuries, appropriate short-term to multi-day patient care and evacuation considerations. Special Note: Students will be awarded nationally recognized WFR certificate upon successful completion of course and other certification requirements.

Introduces the history, philosophies, objectives and foundations of health, physical education, and recreation. Surveys career and professional development opportunities. Special Note: A field outing may be required.

Demonstrates use of current technology while learning trends in various settings related to health, physical education and recreation. Develops knowledge, skills and abilities to use discipline-specific technology. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Emphasizes the role of the coach in building character, good sportsmanship, and positive values in athletes. Covers teachable moments, positive communication, and teamwork.

PEP A231 Drugs and Sport 1 Credit

Emphasizes the role of the coach in preventing tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use among athletes. Covers how to communicate effective substance abuse prevention messages and respond to athletes who exhibit symptoms of concern.

PEP A233 Coaching Track and Field and Running 2 Credits

Introduces track and field and running coaching techniques including creating a physical conditioning plan, developing skills and handling competitive events.

Introduces the profession of athletic training. Examines theories and practices in preventing, recognizing and treating common activity-related injuries.

PEP A262 Foundations of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credits

Introduction to the field of outdoor recreation and leadership including implications for individuals and groups in changing society. Examines philosophical, historical, theoretical, legal and ethical foundations of the field. Explores career opportunities and options. Examines leisure and recreation as an expression of culture, society and wellness.

PEP A264 Recreation Program Planning and Evaluation 3 Credits

Examines the fundamental, conceptual and operational aspects of recreational program planning, delivery and evaluation. Examines techniques and applications for a variety of leisure and recreational programming experiences to individuals or groups. Evaluates the socio-cultural, ecological, economic, entrepreneurial and managerial dimensions of providing recreation opportunities.

Introductory course in safety and risk management for outdoor professionals. Covers industry standards and best practices in the areas of planning and decision making to minimize risk in outdoor situations. Discussions will cover accident/incident preventions as well as organization liability for outdoor service providers.

Examines strategic media communication processes and techniques of creative and persuasive message preparation for outdoor professionals in a hands-on field environment. Emphasis on principles and practices of planning and preparing print and electronic media for advertising, public relations, film products and marketing with a particular focus on field-based communications for outdoors professionals. Particular emphasis is placed on utilizing the media outlets of expeditionary Film School of Alaska and the Outdoor Studies department to bring students' projects forward.

Examines key concepts related to leadership in the HPER fields. Introduces preparation, short and long-term planning, observation skills, and evaluation skills. Surveys leadership techniques commonly used in the HPER fields. Special Note: Community service and/or professional development required. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Examines key concepts and presents a variety of activities adapted to meet the needs of diverse populations. Presents information and current research related to various disabilities. Examines and applies strategies for promoting physical activity experiences for individuals with special needs. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Examines key concepts and activities for facilitating experiential leadership, team-building, and personal growth initiatives. Presents a variety of game types, including those designed as icebreakers, de-inhibitizers, team-builders, for cognitive development and for character development. Introduces planning, preparation, props, techniques, leadership, and safety, with an emphasis on facilitation and de-briefing. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Examines key concepts and activities associated with team activities. Presents a variety of motor skill themes and movement concepts in a progression from the precontrol to the proficiency level. Examines preparation for game play through combining of skills, using skills in more complex ways, and utilizing offensive and defensive strategies. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Examines key concepts associated with individual and dual activities. Presents a variety of motor skill themes and movement concepts in a progression from the precontrol to the proficiency level. Examines preparation for game play through the combining of skills, using skills in more complex ways, and utilizing offensive and defensive strategies. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Individualized internship intended to provide hands-on experience in the areas of outdoor recreation and leadership adventure tourism, or adventure filmmaking. Internship project focus will vary depending on student interest and internship availability, but in addition to on-site work experience and skill development, students will examine aspects of professionalism and workplace dynamics within one or more of these three areas of the outdoor leadership field. Internships may be paid or unpaid. Students will meet with the instructor throughout the internship to discuss, process, and assess their growth and learning during the course. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

Examines the relationship between physical activity and learning based on brain research, cooperative learning models, and multiple intelligences. Builds content and behavior knowledge to enhance learning and strategies for making positive behavior changes for elementary education and early childhood majors. Includes a variety of methods and activities for adding physical activity and health into lesson instruction. Emphasizes how key health and physical activity concepts relate to state standards: promotes positive attitudes, working with families, and developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies.

Analyzes the relationship of physical activity and exercise and the various physiological processes of the human body. Examines the sources and metabolism of energy used to produce movement and other factors that may influence performance. Registration Restrictions: Department approval

Develops knowledge and skills necessary for understanding, leading or participating in physical programs for older adults. Fosters positive attitudes and addresses creative and meaningful movement experiences as well as the physiological implications for the aged individual. Special Note: Recommended for juniors or seniors who have had at least one course in anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology or gerontology.

PEP A453 Health Promotion 3 Credits

Focuses on understanding health behaviors and the development of intervention strategies to modify health risk behaviors. Examines various health promotion settings and the role of the health/fitness professional. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval, and junior or senior status

Focuses on exercise as an integral part of medicine by assisting in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and by serving as an adjunct to traditional medical practice in the treatment of persons with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases and disabilities. Emphasizes the pathophysiology and detection of diseases, medical management, and exercise therapy program design. Registration Restrictions: Departmental approval

Emphasizes program development and planning based on national, state, and local standards in health, physical education, recreation, and adventure leadership. Applies appropriate strategies to assess program and client success.

Critiques and evaluates the technical, leadership, and supervisory skills necessary to safely and effectively administer health, physical education and recreation programs. Theoretical, practical, and research perspectives will be presented.

Examines selected topics in the health, physical education and recreation industry according to industry demand or faculty expertise. Special Note: Prerequisites may be required depending on selected topic. Course may be repeated with change in topic. Registration Restrictions: Department approval

PEP A495 Internship 6 Credits

Advanced professional experience in an approved position with supervision and training in health, physical education and recreation programming. Special Note: Special clothing and equipment may be required. Registration Restrictions: Successful completion of a minimum of 12 hours of upper-division concentration-specific courses; a grade of C or better in all physical education professional (PEP) courses with a minimum GPA of 2.75; instructor approval; current CPR/First Aid certification required for internship placement; admission to BS in PE; senior status.